Michelle Durpetti Events

e & her team. Michelle is exceptionally personable, she goes above & beyond to make sure every detail (literally even down to my last hair) is perfectly in place & she does it all with a sense of calmness & fun! I will never be able to express my gratitude & true appreciation for Michelle & her wonderful team. Truly our wedding weekend was the most fun, stress-free & incredible time of our lives. There was practically a hurricane outside during our cocktail hour & by the time dancing was to begin, we were outside, under the stars without a drop of water to be seen in the courtyard. And even better was that I was having so much fun with our guests that I was completely clueless that they were quietly working so hard to make sure we could dance under the stars. The team is exceptionally professional & talented beyond words - they bring magic to life! My husband was hesitant about having a planner + team & at the end of our weekend, he was a firm believer that it would not have been possible without Michelle. I cannot say enough words other than THANK YOU. You & your team are one in a million!

onesty, practicality, and attention to detail. Her team was especially amazing because the did not only pull off organizing 1 surprise, but THREE surprises! I had planned a surprise vendor for my fiance at our wedding, and he had planned 2 for me. Michelle's team had to create 3 timelines and flawlessly got the surprise vendors in without ruining the surprise! She understood my decor vision and made sure the room set up looked stunning. I truly loved working with her and her team and I am sad it's all over !

erything. So thankful for this team!

l person to turn to when we had to postpone dates...twice. She was always ready with information, advice and backup plans. Nicole is so detail oriented and we trusted her with our vision and plans completely. We truly believe our wedding day ran so smoothly, thanks to her help. We literally can't think of a thing that went wrong and out of schedule. She really put us at ease and we did not worry about a thing all day. We can't recommend her enough!

ready had back up plans for me to pick from. They made the whole day run so smoothly and never once was stressed. I didn’t even know my florist was a tad late to the church. I highly recommend the team!

decisions had already been made. However, as soon as we started working with MDE they streamlined the entire process for us!!! We had a few obstacles with the venue/florist/lighting which were all owned by the same company; Michelle and Nicole swooped in and straightened everything out and definitelty were working with us more than "month of". If I am being completely honest, I wish I would have hired MDE from day one for full wedding planning. Had we started working with MDE from the start we would have likely had a better understanding of the the venue/florist/lighting company we were selecting and the overall budget for those areas. That being said, I could not imagine not having them with us on the big day! I had major nerves before walking down the aisle because my veil was so long that we needed my jr. bridesmaids to carry it beind me, the girls were nervous, I was nervous, my dad was nervous, my stylist was nervous... Was I going to make it down this long aisle (Holy Family) with the kids holding the veil and my hair not ripping out or anyone tripping etc...??? Michelle swooped in and calmed my dad and I down, then she gave the girls the cutest little pep talk (post instructions) and all went perfectly! Little did I know that at the exact same time Nicole was racing back to the hotel to scoop the programs that were accidentally left behind (by the groomsmen). To this day I have no clue how she made it back and forth from The Palmer House to Holy Family so fast! But the point being is that I had no clue the programs were missing; no one came to me (and thank gosh, bc I was a nervouse wreck as it was) asking where they were - the planners intercepted and handled it! Weddings have a lot of moving parts and MDE was there to captian the ship! I really want to reiterate that no one (vendors, guests, etc) came to me (the bride) asking for instructions or questions or to put out a fire (ie missing church programs) etc on the wedding day... I was able to enjoy the day, which meant my husband enjoyed his day, which meant the guests enjoyed the party too and that is because my husband and I selected MDE.

ll I can say is WOW. Michelle and Nicole exceeded my expectations! I trusted them to take the wheel with my vision and boy did they deliver a magical evening! It seemed as though I’ve been planning it all year! Every detail was breathtaking! They are beyond professional, communicative, and all around awesome women to work with!

g without going crazy? The answer was Michelle Durpetti. From day one, she instructed us, guided us, and gave us options that would work. Her coworkers were excellent also. She constructed a plan that kept us on budget, time, and sane. Mille Grazie

ding weekend and overall was a dream to work with! Michelle and her team took our vision and ran with it, creating elements to our wedding I could only dream! They made us feel like we were their only clients (even though I know how sought after and busy they are!), to ensure that we felt taken care of and confident that everything would be executed flawlessly! Their are no words that are enough to thank Michelle for all she did that day, but most importantly for the amazing memories my husband and I have because all we had to focus on was having the best time and celebrating our marriage!

y as MDE does- they ensure open communication, demonstrate complete transparency and provide expert knowledge. Michelle and Nicole are superior wedding architects, problem-solvers and creative consultants who are available at all times. We had a seamless wedding year planning and flawless wedding day!

nd made sure everything went off without a hitch. I could not have asked for anyone better to help us execute our vision. We will for sure be coming back to MDE for our future event planning needs. Thank you again Nicole and Michelle for your wonderful work.

rmits to color schemes to keeping my nerves at bay. We had about 20 different vendors and Michelle help lead everyone with constant communication, ideas, and coordination. Michelle was beyond organized with a very detailed timeline of the big day. Because of Michelle’s organization skills, attention to detail, and creativity she help create the wedding of my dreams. About a 100 different guest came up to me and said “best wedding ever!" And it truly was. Thank you MDE for all your hard work! I truly appreciate everything you did.

sure my wedding day was perfect! I so appreciate everything Michelle and Jeanne did to make the day run so smoothly! Wish we could do it all over again!!

right solution. On the day of our wedding Michelle made sure that everything went smoothly and stress free for not only my husband and i, but our family and guests. She goes above and beyond in all areas of her work. During our wedding planning michelle was like part of our family.

r big day. Michelle and her entire staff were amazing. Their attention to detail, impeccable taste, and unparalleled talent and professionalism helped make our wedding day unforgettable.

r marriage, their wedding" and I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. Michelle was the perfect addition to balance everyone's wants vs needs to make all of our desires come through. She was a guiding light and calming nature that we all needed through the entire process. To say that we literally built a reception out of the sky, could not have been more true and Michelle made every aspect of that possible. My husband was very involved in the process and after every meeting we both said to one another, "Thank God for Michelle," because she eased our nerves and made our dreams come true. Michelle had worked previous on my sisters wedding so we knew we were in good hands and that also allowed me to say, I loved that but I also want my "own" day and she immediately knew what needed to be done to make that happen. More importantly, she helped me make my own decisions when I would hesitate. To say she functioned as part-therapist is an understatement. Now let's talk live day. Well, I should say, the rehearsal dinner when we showed up to church and there was scaffolding, that we were aware of, but had no idea it was going to be like that. She calmed me down, reassured me that they were taking some of it away, and reminded me why I choose that church to begin now. Then on the morning of my wedding my cousins and friends noticed how calm I truly was, and I said to myself, I am not worry about one single thing because I know Michelle and MDE are on it. The buses didn't want to travel as much as we had agreed, not even sure what the result was, because Michelle handled it. She is the "Olivia Pope" of weddings and that is NOT a joke. Then my dress strap broke, she was right there with a pin - ironically this also happened to my sister, but it was her train, and Michelle was right there with the proper size pin for her! Lastly, there was a couple that didn't have a seat at a table, again, don't know what happened, but everyone was sitting at a table, all because it was handled. These are just a couple instances on the live day where I know or remember, because it was literally the best day. I tell brides all the time it's the perfect, un-perfect day and that is all thanks to Michelle. I could go on and on about my love, admiration, and complete trust I had in Michelle and MDE to make my dreams a reality and more. If you are contemplating on getting a wedding planner, I not only strongly suggest it, I don't think there is another option.

couldn't even imagine doing it without her!! We have nothing but great things to say, and our wedding was absolutely perfect thanks to her and her team. The entire team was both flexible and passionate with every stage of planning. Even with our busy work schedules, she was always able to accommodate us with meetings at night and on weekends. We have enthusiastically recommended MDE to our friends!

and turn them in to opportunities is second to none. It is an absolute pleasure to work with MDE every time!

also the most fun person to work with! When we started planning and I had all these crazy ideas that I’ve been dreaming about my entire life and she never once told me no or something wasn’t possible! She made everything happen. All is possible with Michelle on your side! Michelle is a very highly respected wedding planner, everyone in the industry knows her. My wedding was beyond gorgeous. When I first saw my reception room I could not believe how perfect it looked, every little detail was on point. Michelle helped me put together the most perfect team Hair dresser- Robyn Tornabeni, Photographer- Collin Pierson, Wedding designer/ florist- Erin McDonald the list goes on. I was able to work with the best of the best in Chicago all because of the Michelle Durpetti! She’s like a combination of J.LO from the wedding planner and Olivia Pope from Scandal. She’s Fabulous!!! I could not have had a more perfect girl by side on my wedding day!!! I am so blessed and thankful!!!

agement till weeks after the wedding MDE was there for it all! Michelle is prompt with timelines that made each meeting with her and her team very productive (which is what every bride needs!) MDE connected me with the best of the best vendors and was there for every meeting to ensure our wedding day went perfectly as planned ! As for day of Michelle, Jeanne and Chris coordinated everything which made the day seamless and stress free for the bride ! During my reception when the sleeve of my wedding dress ripped Michelle was there with her needle and thread to save the day!! No need to look any further you found your wedding planner !!!!

. Michelle was like part of the family making my loved ones feel at ease knowing they didn't have to worry about a thing. We got great recommendations for vendors who had the same philosophy, not approaching wedding service as a business but as a passion.

ns of moving parts) without having to worry about ANY detail. They were a pleasure to work with and truly became like a part of the family during the process. THANK YOU!!

d with Michelle and Jill and they were always available anytime with any questions we had. Michelle has a knack of matching the right vendor with your taste and personality. Saved us a ton or time searching for vendors. She was able to tell us what was important to spend money on, and what was not to create that wow factor. All in all, the day was perfectly orchestrated and organized down to the littlest detail! Money well spent if you want peace of mind!!

anyone else because Michelle is simply the best! Our wedding day wouldn't have been possible without all the help and ideas from Michelle. Throughout the entire planning process she kept us on track and provided us with the best advice to make our wedding day perfect. Her attention to detail, organization, and experience is what makes her so successful. She came into every meeting with such enthusiasm and excitement while still being extremely organized and professional. Her knowledge and expertise is unparalleled. She gives the best advise and I felt truly had our backs when it came to booking the vendors. In addition to helping us plan an over 500 person wedding, she and her team also made the day run so smoothly. They were there from morning till night making sure everything was getting done/happening when it was supposed to. My mom, my dad, and I could not have done this wedding without Michelle and her team. Thank you for everything you did to make our day run perfectly!!!!! Again, MDE you are the best!!!

the most amazing day of our lives! I interviewed several other planning companies, but knew right away that I wanted to work with Michelle and her team. She was extremely professional, yet very personal and we connected right away. When Michelle first showed me an example of the timeline that they put together for their clients wedding days, I was very impressed but was not aware of how much time and energy it took to put together until we started on ours. These girls had the day planned out, down to every minute. I have great respect for people that pay that much attention to detail and are that organized. Michelle and Jill were always readily available to help me with any and all wedding tasks! Their well-informed opinions on vendors and many other things were extremely valuable in helping to plan our wedding. The experience the girls at MDE have gained over the years planning events in Chicago made me very confident in what they were suggesting to me. They know pretty much every vendor in the city and have worked with them one way or another so they knew exactly who I needed to hire to make our wedding day everything we imagined. While we had a few issues arise the day of our wedding due to weather, Michelle and her team handled them very professionally and none of our guests even knew that anything happened, and neither did we, until after the reception! These girls put us completely at ease the entire day. This was a gift in itself because we were able to completely enjoy our wedding day from the minute we woke up to the minute we left the reception. They were hands down the best investment we made for our wedding! I wish we could do it all over again every weekend! =) Thank you so much for everything MDE! You girls are rockstars!

he whole wedding party to enjoy the day in it's entirety. These ladies were beyond professional yet completely down to earth and personable. Our entire wedding party raved about them. We could not be more thankful for all their help and we would recommend them to anyone and everyone!

ook away lots of stress because there was so much that they took care of so we didn't even have to think about. They were in contact with all our vendors and made sure everybody was on the same page with the extremely detailed timeline they created for our day. They made sure that our vision of what we wanted our wedding to be was brought to life. Highly recommended, they were truly a pleasure and a joy to work with!

he wedding, they made this process so easy and effortless on our part. I cannot thank them enough for their hard work and expertise in making the wedding day be the day of my daughter's dreams. Everyone should use a wedding planner and MDE is the best!!

s on any last minute details we needed worked out. They are VERY organized and made us feel so comfortable going into the day of the wedding because we knew they had everything handled. The day went off without a hitch and everything was perfect! All our vendors were amazed by them and told us they had never worked with planners as kind, organized, and efficient as they were. Thank you Michelle, Sterling, and Emily!!!

dding planning, something which extremely overwhelmed me in today’s age of Facebook and Pinterest. Right away, I knew I was in good hands. With many connections and relationships with other vendors in the wedding and entertaining world, they were able to support me through the process to find the best of the best vendors to be there on my special day! Michelle is easy to talk to and is truly looking out for your best interest and creating the exact vision you want for your wedding! She was fully prepared the day of my wedding with her emergency kit filled with anything and everything a bride (bridesmaid, groom, groomsmen or guest!) could ever need in a last minute situation! She made sure we were taken care of and my focus was on marrying the man of my dreams, not if the placecards made it to the reception space ok! Another member of MDE, Emily, is a the sweetest person to work with and her organizational and management skills are impeccable. Since my mom doesn’t live in the city, it was a breeze to get things done via email and telephone. Emails were detailed, but not too wordy where one would get lost. Emily was also extremely flexible when planning meetings to make sure it fit everyone’s schedule comfortably. She was on top of our timeline and constantly sending reminders on what should be done and what we should start thinking about – something easily forgotten in the hustle and bustle of everyday life! Our MDE staff the weekend of our wedding made sure everything went off without a glitch – and it did!!!! Because of these ladies fabulous talents of organization, decision making, and planning, my groom, my parents, and myself were able to fully enjoy the entire weekend!! I can’t thank them enough for giving me the best present of all, calmness on my wedding day!! Thank you Michelle, Emily and Sterling – you girls ROCK!!!

helming. Hiring MDE was hands down the best decision made. They kept us organized and on track not overlooking a single detail. A month before the wedding they contacted all of our vendors and made sure everyone was on the same page; completely taking ALL the worry away. The day of the wedding, everything was executed to perfection. They oversaw all of the vendors, made sure things were perfect at the church and made our visions a reality at the reception. Michelle Durpetti Events came highly recommended to us with a reputation for excellence and now we know why they are regarded as the best in their business. They are true professionals and the greatest group to work with. Sterling, Emily and Michelle, thank you so very much; you girls are truly the best and we couldn’t have done it without you. Mother of the bride, Linda Sanzeri

worry about a thing!! Emily is very professional and seriously organized!!! She thought of everything!!! Totally recommend them! Worth the money and then some!!

I knew exactly who I wanted to work with. We worked with MDE for over a 1 1/2 years - during that time they always remained available for questions and always made us feel like a priority. MDE excels at: -Vendor recommendations. MDE is cool & hip and so are the vendors they work with. -Customer service -And most importantly, acting as a buffer for family dynamics (i.e. making your Mom or your future mother-in-law happy) Their priority is the bride/groom and ensuring your vision becomes a reality.

and were included on everything from day one. From recommendations for vendors to emotional support when things were overwhelming, they were there. Our big day was so special and went off exactly as we had imagined it. Everything was absolutely perfect and we couldn't have asked for a better team to make it happen. We highly recommend MDE for your wedding or event planning!

of a "day-of" wedding coordinator. From day one, they were there to offer us incredible advice and vendor recommendations. Michelle even offered to speak with my father, who was insisting that we do a receiving line, when I did not think that it would work! One month prior to the wedding, they completely took over - managing all communication with our vendors, ensuring we had thought of EVERYTHING, and creating the most amazing minute-by-minute timeline that I have ever seen! My mother and I had put together a lot of little details and personal touches for the day of and MDE executed them exactly as we had envisioned. Being the perfectionist that I am, I expected to be stressed leading up to the wedding and on the day of... instead, my friends and family could not stop commenting on how calm and relaxed I was. This is how every bride should feel on their wedding day and was totally thanks to MDE! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Michelle and her team. Not only did they make sure that our wedding day went smooth as can be, but they were also such fun to work with! Thank you for everything MDE!

h was the best decision we could've made! They were more then experienced and had so much knowledge on different vendors and ideas to create the perfect wedding I always dreamed of! They were very responsive throughout the entire process, which is a key factor! Every bride wants great communication with their wedding planner to make sure everything goes perfect! Bottom line, we trusted the MDE team, we knew if something wasn't going to be right that the MDE team would be there to fix the problem! Very satisfying feeling as a bride since you have a million other things on your plate! Our wedding day was a very magical day, everything went very smoothly thanks to the MDE team! We couldn't have worked with a better team!!! :) So if you recently got engaged, I highly recommend meeting with the MDE team to help you plan your special day!!!

for our day, and they worked with our mothers to keep them happy and stress-free. They thought of every detail and made sure we were on track with deadlines, which was no easy task given I am always behind on my to-do list! Best of all, they did everything with sincerity and a sense of humor. I actually miss talking to them now that my wedding is over! I recommend MDE to all couples planning a wedding. Aside from deciding to spend the rest of our lives together, hiring MDE was the best decision my husband and I made regarding our wedding.

wedding day. While we decided to use MDE for month-of management, they were always available to us via email throughout our 11 month engagement. We worked primarily with Emily Weinstein, but both Michelle Durpetti and Sterling Berry were tremendously helpful as we planned our semi-destination wedding two hours away from Chicago. Emily's attention to detail, prompt correspondence, expertise, and professionalism is unparalleled. There were also times where I thought I could take on too many DIY projects and Emily gently guided me out of ideas that she knew would take away from my vision for a stress-free, relaxed wedding day. I was able to truly enjoy the morning and afternoon of my wedding day getting ready with my bridal party and family members, without ever once having to deal with the logistical details of the day (vendor load-ins, set up, etc.) MDE not only executed the creative details I spent the past 11 months planning, but also the entire course of the day which was captured in a precise 10-page timeline. My husband, our families, and I are so grateful for the ladies of MDE and especially Emily for helping us to have such a beautiful, absolutely perfect wedding day. Hire these ladies now, you will not regret it!